For the protection of library patrons and staff, the following safety measures are in place:
The library is offering contact-free curbside pickup. Library cardholders can place holds on titles in the online catalog, including titles belonging to other OCLN libraries. Patrons will be notified when their selections are ready for pickup at NPL's temporary location. See details below.
"Books-to-Go" delivery is available to Norwell residents who are homebound and unable to come to the library. See details below.
Library staff is following established safety protocols, including wearing face coverings, frequently using hand sanitizer/washing hands, practicing social distancing, and regularly cleaning shared technology and work surfaces.
Returns and deliveries of library materials are quarantined for 72 hours before processing.
COVID-19 Safety Protocol Signage is posted in the lobby directing patrons to wear face coverings and maintain at least 6 feet of social distance from others when picking up or returning library materials.
The above safety measures are based on current state and local regulations as well as recommendations from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System. Thank you for your patience as we work to safely increase library services.
Curbside Pickup
Did you know?
In addition to Norwell titles, patrons are now able to place holds on titles belonging to other OCLN libraries.
Request print books, magazines, DVDs, and other library materials by placing a hold on the item(s) you want in the online catalog. We will notify you when your items are ready for contact-free pickup in the lobby. Instructions can be found here.
Lobby hours are Monday through Wednesday from 10 to 7 and Thursday through Saturday from 10 to 4.
*NEW* Curbside (lobby) Pickup hours will be extended to Sundays starting
Sunday, October 4th from 1 to 4.
Need help navigating the catalog and placing a hold? Check out these FAQ's in the OCLN Catalog.
Books to Go
Homebound? We Deliver!
Books to Go is available for Norwell residents who are unable to come to the library. To arrange for a contact-free delivery, contact adult services librarian Diane Rodriguez at 781-659-2015 X114 or drodriguez@ocln.org.
It's Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with us by registering for an NPL library card! If you don't have a library card, you can register for one online here. Staff will convert your e-card registration into a physical card which will then be put on the hold-shelf for you to pick up via contact-free curbside (lobby) pickup. Be sure to include your email address when you register so that we can send you your new barcode and notify you when your card is ready for pickup!
Don't forget to add a library card to your back-to-school supply list!
While supplies last, children and teens who register for a library card will receive a DQ coupon (Hanover location only) for a free ice cream! Follow the link above to register online.
Some museums have reopened with safety protocols in place, including timed ticketing with reservations. Library museum passes entitle pass holders to reduced admission prices but may require advance reservations. If you are interested in checking out a museum pass, please call the library at 781-659-2015 for details.
Thank you to the Friends of the Norwell Public Library for funding many of NPL's museum passes.
A special thanks to the Norwell Women's Club for again sponsoring the New England Aquarium pass,
and to the Church Hillers for sponsoring the
Plimoth Plantation pass.
Genealogy Resources
Discover more about your family's history using NPL genealogy resources
such as Ancestry Library Edition and ProQuest HeritageQuest
right from home!
Using Ancestry or Heritage, start your family tree by using this free, easy-to-use family tree maker at www.familyecho.com.
Upcoming Adult Programs
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Online participation with Zoom
Author, Kim Michele Richardson, will talk with us via Zoom about her recent book, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. This event is currently full, but we do recommend this novel as your next great read. It is available digitally on OverDrive and Hoopla and in print.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Online participation with Zoom
For this month only, the morning and evening book groups will meet at the same time and date! Register here.
We are reading Flat Broke with Two Goats, a memoir by Jennifer McGaha. Please read this book on Hoopla. If you need help with Hoopla, please contact Diane at drodriguez@ocln.org.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Online participation with Zoom
Education Specialist and Weather Observer, Nate Iannuccillo from the Mt. Washington Observatory in New Hampshire will present on how climate change affects you. He will discuss:
· Natural variation in climate
· Human-induced climate change
· Global evidence
· Regional Evidence
· Evidence on Mount Washington
· A guide to finding reliable sources of scientific information about climate change
This is an online Zoom event, so you must register with an email to attend. Register here.
An interactive Q & A with Nate will follow the presentation. This presentation is part of CREW (Communities Responding to Extreme Weather) Prep Week. CREW is a network of local leaders building grassroots climate resilience through inclusive & hands-on education, service, and planning.
Taken hostage by a failed bank robber while attending an open house, eight anxiety-prone strangers—including a redemption-seeking bank director, two couples who would fix their marriages and a plucky octogenarian—discover their unexpected common traits.
Horrified when his billionaire godfather is targeted in a near-fatal accident, Chief Inspector Gamache follows clues deep within the Paris Archives to uncover gruesome, decades-old secrets.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Warmth of Other Suns identifies the qualifying characteristics of historical caste systems to reveal how a rigid hierarchy of human rankings, enforced by religious views, heritage and stigma, impact everyday American lives.
A Somali refugee who spent his childhood at the Dadaab camp and the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl present the graphic novel story of a young refugee who struggles with leaving behind his nonverbal brother when he has an opportunity to help his family by going to school.
A young half-Asian girl arriving in 1880s America struggles to adjust to new surroundings while navigating the almost unanimous prejudice of the townspeople in her heartland community. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of A Single Shard.
A companion to Shark vs. Train depicts a wacky rivalry between a fire-breathing ruler of the skies and a fearless fire-fighting vehicle, who become unlikely friends during confrontations over a campfire, a birthday party and other blazing events.
"The story of Bella and Edward from "Twilight" told from Edward's point of view takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger?
The award-winning author of Generation Fix examines some of the more complicated aspects of American government in today’s world, sharing comprehensive coverage and strategic recommendations for issues associated with the electoral college, gerrymandering and voter suppression.
NPL would like to introduce you to What Should I Read Next, a new reader’s advisory service offered by the Norwell Public Library. With this service you will receive personalized reading recommendations with suggested authors and titles compiled by NPL Librarians! All you have to do is fill out the What Should I Read Next Form, so we can get a better sense of what books you would enjoy. Within a week you’ll receive an email with your personalized reading recommendations.
This service is free and confidential. If you have any questions, please email us at noref@ocln.org or call us at 781-659-2015.